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EY55 BCZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,606 miles

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (17%)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,921 miles

offside rear tyre badly distorted on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre badly distorted on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished and ON LIMIT on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

nearside rear tyre distorted and close to the limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,936 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brakes weaker

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,641 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily corroded / worn

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play at steering

Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,916 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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EY55 BCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 BCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY55 BCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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